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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 04:08 AM
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ok so i got a flat tire last weekend and im gonna be getting a new tire tomorrow. my question is...the car has around 4000 miles on it, should i get one new tire or replace both fronts?

BTW; the FTM really does work great!!!
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 04:26 AM
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What tires do you have?
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by pipper' post='196639' date='Nov 11 2005, 08:08 AM
ok so i got a flat tire last weekend and im gonna be getting a new tire tomorrow. my question is...the car has around 4000 miles on it, should i get one new tire or replace both fronts?

BTW; the FTM really does work great!!!

At 4k miles, I'd go for a new pair only if you want to switch to non-run-flats.

Would love to see a pic of the car running on that donut....
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 07:24 AM
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Was it not possible to repair the puncture?
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